Kathmandu, Dec. 3 -- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has appealed to the Supreme Court, demanding that all individuals acquitted in the controversial wide-body aircraft procurement case be held accountable.Arguing that the Special Court's verdict was flawed, the CIAA has asked the Supreme Court to annul the decision and impose penalties on those cleared of charges. The anti-graft body maintains that the ruling failed to address key elements of the case.

The Special Court in December 2024 had convicted 10 out of the 32 accused, acquitting the rest. Those found guilty included Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Board Chair and Tourism Secretary Shankar Prasad Adhikari, NAC Managing Director Sugat Ratna Kansa...